Man admits to stealing vehicle

Five-time felon from Aberdeen sentenced to three years in prison

Five-time felon from Aberdeen sentenced to three years in prison

July 19, 2007|By Scott Waltman, American News Writer

An Aberdeen man is headed to prison because he stole a vehicle. David M. Fust, 19, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to grand theft. The crime is a felony punishable by as much as 10 years in state prison and a $20,000 fine. Fust admitted he stole a vehicle in January. Kim Dorsett, Brown County state's attorney, said the vehicle was ultimately totaled. Fust was sentenced to three years in state prison. Two years were suspended. He must also pay a $763 fine and make any necessary restitution with a maximum of $2,620. He must pay $224 in court-appointed attorney fees. Because it was his fifth felony, Fust must spend at least 40 percent of his term in prison before being eligible for parole. In other recent court news involving felonies:

Jared L. Torrence, 28, Westport, pleaded guilty to distribution of marijuana. The crime is punishable by as much as 15 years in prison and a $30,000 fine. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison with the term suspended. However, he does have to spend 100 days in prison and five years on probation. He must also pay a $863 fine and $160 in restitution. In exchange for Torrence's guilty plea, other drug-related charges were dismissed.

Nicholus A. Bryant, 25, Aberdeen, admitted he violated the terms of his probation. Bryant previously pleaded guilty to simple assault of a law enforcer. The crime is punishable by as much as two years in state prison and a $2,000 fine. He violated probation rules by using marijuana, according to court paperwork. He was sentenced to two years in prison with nine months suspended. He must also pay any outstanding fines and fees and undergo a psychiatric evaluation.

Brianne D. Ness, 27, Aberdeen, was found to have violated the terms of her probation. Ness previously pleaded guilty to grand theft, a crime punishable by as much as 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine. She violated the terms of her probation by altering a check made out to a business. Ness will not be sentenced until a presentence investigation is finished.

Nicholas D. Diede, 21, Britton, pleaded guilty in Marshall County to burglary. The crime is punishable by as much as 10 years in state prison and a $20,000 fine. Diede was sentenced to five years in prison with three years suspended. He must make restitution and pay a $63 fine.

Lana Aldrich, 30, Webster, pleaded guilty in Day County to possession of marijuana. The crime is punishable by as much as two years in prison and a $4,000 fine. She was sentenced to 40 days in county jail and two years' probation. She was fined $500 and must undergo a chemical dependency evaluation.

Christina M. Smith Oreskovich, 38, Sisseton, pleaded guilty in Marshall County to a third driving while intoxicated charge in a 10-year span. The crime is punishable by as much as two years in prison and a $4,000 fine. Oreskovich was sentenced to two years in state prison, but the term was suspended. She was given credit for 20 days spent in jail. She was fined $1,128 and must spend two years on probation. She was granted a suspended imposition of sentence. That means that if she adheres to the terms of her probation, the incident will not go on her record.

Terrance D. Renville, 54, Eden, pleaded guilty in Marshall County to a third driving while intoxicated charge in a 10-year span. The crime is punishable by as much as two years in prison and a $4,000 fine. He was sentenced to two years in prison with the term suspended. He must served 60 days in jail. He was fined $1,128 and must spend two years on probation. He must undergo a chemical dependency evaluation.